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LOCAL AND WORLD NEWS, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS HEADLINES FOR TODAY MON. 19 MARCH 2018
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LOCAL HEADLINES:
DAILY POST
Biafra: Police speaks on IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu’s whereabouts
Biafra: What Nnamdi Kanu’s people are demanding from Buhari
Biafra: Listen to Ohanaeze, adopt political diplomacy – Buhari Support Organization begs IPOB
Benue killings: Nigeria Police speaks on Buhari querying IGP Idris over disobedience
What will happen if Wike doesn’t want Buhari to visit Rivers – Presidency
Why Buhari should declare herdsmen terrorists, sack IGP Idris – Col Stan Labo
Tinubu is to bring peace between ‘Arab’ and ‘Israeli’ in APC – Shehu Sani
Fani-Kayode reveals what will happen to those who claim herdsmen are not Fulanis
Troops apprehend herdsmen destroying farms in Benue
Some Nigerian leaders take ‘ogogoro’ before speaking on public matters – Ex-governor Nyako
Dapchi schoolgirls may be freed in 2 weeks – Defence Minister [VIDEO]
Dapchi schoolgirls: We have no faith in Buhari’s promises – Parents
THISDAY
Declare Herdsmen Attacks Terrorist, SERAP Urges UN
CBN FixesApril 3 and 4for MPC Meeting
Why Buhari’s Re-election Declaration is Delayed
Kukah Blasts Northern Muslim Elite, Says They Use Religion to Hold onto Power
NLC Opposition Puts African Free Trade Deal in Jeopardy
Obanikoro Still in the Race to Represent Lagos West in the…
Buharis Visits: A Huge Disappointment
Obanikoro Still in the Race to Represent Lagos West in the…
Lagos State and the Politics of Taxation
NIBSS: Nigerian Lenders Lost Two Million Customers in Two Years
LUC: Police Warn Protesters Planning To Block Third Mainland Bridge
Troops Arrest 12 Herdsmen in Benue
Eminent Leaders to Speak on Nigeria’s Political Future
Adamawa IDPs Appeal to NEMA to Step up Humanitarian Response
Udoma Loses Brother
Finally, DSS Nabs Notorious Gunrunner Jonah Abbey, Others
DAILY INDEPENDENT
SERAP Wants UN To Declare Herdsmen Attacks As Terrorist Acts
Death Toll Rises To 15 In Katsina Meningitis Outbreak
9mobile: Smile Waits In The Wings As Payment Deadline Lapses March 22
Unending Crisis At LASU Pits VC Against Lecturers
UN Mission In DR Congo Urged To Play Stronger Role In Polls
Harmonisation Of Exco: Oyo PDP Leaders Vow To Resist Impunity
CEO Of Germany’s GEA Group To Leave In April 2019
Syria’s Assad Visits Army In Eastern Ghouta As Rebels In Talks
PUNCH
Police arrest couple for killing 13-year-old stepdaughter in Imo
Rainstorm renders residents homeless in llorin communities
Four UTME candidates arrested for malpractices in Sokoto
Southern Kaduna Christians, Muslims hold peace meetings
Cadbury, NFF sign three-year deal, unveil TomTom as official candy of Super Eagles
DPR seals five petrol stations in Rivers
African Alliance rewards productive agents
Solving Nigerias security challenges
Three die in UNICAL cult clash
Total PoS transactions rose to N1.41tn in 2017 NIBSS
Total PoS transactions rose to N1.41tn in 2017 ‘ NIBSS
VANGUARD
3 die in South-South varsity cult clash
We won’t succumb to threats, intimidation from Okorocha ‘ Owerri Archdiocese
NNPC wrong to reject my FoI request for accountability ‘Falana
Why Nigeria can’t collapse ‘ Obasanjo
Buhari has invested N2.5trn in infrastructure since 2015 ‘ Adeosun
Putin wins by wide margin, as Britain accuses Russia of stocking nerve poison
108 Nigerian peace-keeping police withdraw from Liberia
US investigating deadly Hyundai, Kia airbag failures
INTELS donates N1.2bn ultramodern market to Onne community
Imo APC coalition disagrees with Okorocha on LGA election
Land Use Charge: Real estate professionals laud 50% reduction by Lagos govt
WORLD HEADLINES:
CNN
Aung San Suu Kyi cancels rare public appearance in Australia
This Chinese village is a shrine to Xi Jinping
Facebook suspends Cambridge Analytica co-founder
China’s powerful central bank has a new leader
Facebook probes employee’s links to Cambridge Analytica
Another explosion in Texas city, police say
UK has ‘proof Russia stockpiled nerve agent
Israel strikes underground military complex
Cirque du Soleil performer dies after fall
Sleep among your cars’ at luxury Porsche Tower
The immersive theaters changing the way we experience film
Japan’s most charming winter village
Efforts in Congress to protect special counsel have stalled
Trump sure looks like he’s planning to fire Mueller
Some Republicans warn Trump to leave special counsel alone
Great day for democracy’ smacks of dictatorship
Ancient humans bred with our ancestors more than once
Putin retains grip on Russia, exit polls show
Mother in agony after airstrike kills her baby
Comey’s book is already a best seller
North Korea, US representatives to meet in Finland
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trump jabs Mueller, but White House says firing not in works
Another explosion injures 2 in Texas capital; cause unclear
What to expect from Putin and a resurgent Russia
The Latest: Kentucky residents return home after derailment
6 months after Mexico quake some still camp outside homes
Bridge collapse: Seconds separated those who lived and died
Syria monitors: Turkish-allied militiamen looting in Afrin
After 2016 election, US poised to fight fake news – in Kenya
Robots break new ground in construction industry
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AL JAZEERA
Trump slams Mueller investigation, draws Republican ire
UN backs ‘free, fair, credible’ July elections in Zimbabwe
Suspect killed after knife attack in Old City of Jerusalem
Sri Lanka lifts emergency as ethnic tensions subside
Syria air force attacks ‘kill 30’ in Eastern Ghouta
‘We are sick of it’: Thousands protest racism in London
US congressional race galvanises Arab-American vote
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of trying to destabilise its security
Fired FBI deputy chief kept detailed notes on Trump
Russia expels 23 UK diplomats over spy poisoning row
BBC
Spielberg hails ‘watershed’ Time’s Up
Indian man’s fight to save whale sharks
Russia election: Putin basks in election he could not lose
Klopp pumps up the volume, and Salah could eclipse Drogba – the weekend’s best stats
Winter Paralympics 2018: ParalympicsGB winners & final medal table
Russian spy: International team to test Salisbury poison
Men with low sperm counts at increased risk of illness, study suggests
More evidence essential oils ‘make male breasts develop
Donald Trump warned by Republicans over Mueller’s Russia inquiry
Austin package bombs: Police increase reward for information
US-educated Yi Gang becomes head of China’s central bank
Australia bushfire: Dozens of buildings feared lost in Tathra
Cirque du Soleil: Aerialist Yann Arnaud dies in Florida show
Catalan independence: Puigdemont moots Swiss model ‘attractive
Zamalek knocked out of Confed Cup by Ethiopia’s Welayta Dicha
Port become first Togolese club to reach Champions League group phase
John McEnroe paid more than Martina Navratilova by BBC
Ivory Coast confirm Yaya Toure’s return after three year absence
US Army St Patrick’s Day video splits opinion
Ghanaian animal imitator has Guinness World Record ambitions
Game changer’ treatment for Multiple Sclerosis patients
BUSINESS HEADLINES:
$200m bulk SMS market suffers as Do-Not- Disturb subscribers hits 11m – New Telegraph
12 Costco deals that are well worth the money – Business Insider
18 high-paying jobs for people who hate math – Business Insider
2017 corporate earnings: Stakeholders forecast mixed outcomes – Vanguard
2018 Aviana Nigeria Int’l expo to revolutionise agribusiness – The Sun
4 Easy ways to put more money in your pocket – Daily Times
5 Big Technology Innovations Of 2018: IBM Reveals Amazing Developments That Will Impact All Of Us – Forbes
5 important things happening in South Africa today – BusinessTech
5 Thoughts On The UFC’s Week: Mayweather’s Wrestling, Newell’s Campaign, Pay Drama And More – Forbes
55% female students in STEM have full scholarships ‘ US consulate – Vanguard
8 details you may have missed on Sunday’s ‘The Walking Dead – Business Insider
A Family Gives Up The California Dream For A Bigger One – Forbes
A new volatility regime is coming ‘ here’s how to play it – Business Insider
A science-backed 21-day program to be happier, healthier, and more successful – Business Insider
Absence of night operations costs airlines N50bn yearly – New Telegraph
Abuja Chamber to expand economic ties with Gambia counterpart – BusinessDay
ADPVoice: Wage Garnishment Laws Vary By State: Can You Keep Up – Forbes
AEG Books $200 Million Profits On London’s O2 Arena – Forbes
SPORTS
Abraka, Minna, Abuja beckons as Nigerian Polo Tour resumes – Daily Trust
Ajunwa Foundation partners Abia – Vanguard
Akwa United beat Al Ittihad, qualify for CAF Confed Cup round of 16 – Punch
Alvin Gentry Fined $15,000 for Criticism of Refs After Pelicans’ Loss to Rockets – Bleacher Report
Arnold Palmer Invitational: Rory McIlroy wins first event since 2016 – BBC
Asaba 2018 CAA championship: Pinnick heads Special Duties Sub-Committee – New Telegraph
Barcelona vs Ath. Bilbao: Messi shines again – Vanguard
Barry Brown, Kansas State Narrowly Beat UMBC to Advance to Sweet 16 – Bleacher Report
Bassmaster Classic 2018: Winner, Final Weigh-In Results and Leaderboard – Bleacher Report
Bigwigs tussle over Eagles’ World Cup slots – New Telegraph
Bolt set for CGames – Punch
Breaking: FA CUP SEMI-FINAL: Man Utd v Tottenham & Chelsea v Southampton – The Nation
C/Wealth Games: Adekuoroye, Daniel, Oborodudu among 12-man wrestling team – Vanguard
Cadbury, NFF sign 3-year partnership deal – The Sun
CAF CC: Akwa United scales Al-Ittihad’s hurdle on penalties – The Sun
CAF CL: Sundowns 2-0 Rayon Sports ‘ Relive – African Football
CAF Confederation Cup wrap ‘ 18 March – African Football
Chelsea win at Leicester in extra time in tight FA Cup tie – BBC
ENTERTAINMENT
#BBNaija ‘ Day 49: Last Words, Anto Evicted and More Exciting Highlights – Bellanaija
#BBNAIJA 2018: Who leaves the Big Brother House Today – Daily Times
#BBNaija’s Leo loses Mum – Bellanaija
#Bbnaija: Anto Evicted as Tobi Bags Two Strikes – Gistlover
#BBNaija: Anto EVICTED from the Big Brother Naija House – Bellanaija
#BBNaija: Anto Evicted From The House – Nigeriafilms
#BBnaija: Ebuka rocks the famous ‘Agbada’ again! Did he nail it this time’ (Photos) – Linda Ikeji
#BBNaija: Hard Working Tobi and Rico Win N2million in The Nokia Task – Gistlover
#BBNaija: Miracle And Nina Caught Having $3x Again [Video] – Gistlover
#BBNaija: Twitter Users’ reaction to Biggie bringing back 2 Evicted Housemates – Bellanaija
#MissNigeria TV Showcases the Nigerian traditional attires and what they mean – Daily Times
#MondayMotivation: Do you have all the qualities on your checklist – Daily Times
2019 Elections: Young Nigerians are trying to determine how to #RescueNigeria – Pulse
66-year-old grandmother commits suicide in Anambra – Linda Ikeji
A Cirque du Soleil performer plunged to his death during a Florida show ‘ hours after he wrote ‘it’s time to go for it’ on Instagram about the new act – Business Insider
Adenike Jemiyo: Are Your Habits Serving You – Bellanaija
After broken hand, Flight of the Conchords tour postponed – Associated Press